ASDAN’s Expressive Arts Short Course has developed the confidence and wellbeing of learners at Community Film, Art and Media. We spoke to Director of Engagement, Ray Hanks, about how the course has engaged students and met their learning needs during the lockdown. Community Film, Art and Media in Bolton provides a range of creative courses with […]
Dancing is a great way to keep physically fit and it also beneficial for mental health and general well-being. ‘Dance and Well-Being With Varsha’ featured Gujarati music that quite simply defied you to keep still! Parashar Varsha demonstrated the movements in fun but exhausting videos which you can catch up with here: https://www.facebook.com/972651402828501/videos/2844346552468811 and here: https://www.facebook.com/972651402828501/videos/670541526962722 You are
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As part of our ongoing ‘Mehndi Reimagined’ project, CFAM presented ‘Christmas Baubles Decoration with Hema, in which Christmas decorations inspired by the magical art of Mehndi were created. Building on what had been demonstrated in previous sessions on a wide variety of patterns, including Mandana designs. Having previously learned how to apply circles, swirls and
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We are absolutely thrilled to have secured funding from The National Lottery for our Mehndi Reimagined project. The project aims to connect people and communities in Bolton, during this difficult period of lockdown due to Covid 19. As part of our work, we have undertaken a variety of arts projects, designed to engage communities, improve
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It’s impossible to think of a more enticing workshop than the one Chris Thomasson hosted for the students of Creative Opportunity. Her passion and skills sweptthrough our virtual classroom, leaving us all transfixed with the ease in which she created an amazing variety of chocolate treats. Chris started her journey by setting up Rivington Chocolates
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Community Film Art and Media C.I.C. are following their success with the Art Mehfils programme by focusing on everyone’s favourite subject – food! Nick Cullen is just one of the amazing chefs who will be teaching the students how to prepare dishes that they would not have dreamed that they could. Nick is the chef-patron of his own restaurant in Bolton, aptly named
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Community Film Art and Media C.I.C. are delighted to announce that 18 participants have signed up for the innovative Art Mehfil (meaning a gathering where good activities are shared). Accredited by the international organisation ASDAN, students successfully completing the course will be awarded with a Certificate with up to six credits. One of the tutors for the
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The team at Community Film Art & Media C.I.C. (CFAM) are thrilled to be awarded ESF funding by WEA for the Creative Opportunity training programme. This innovative learning approach will enable individuals not currently in work or education to learn new skills and build their confidence. The courses include both art and cooking, and are accredited by ASDAN, the
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